STEREO BLUETOOTH

WIRELESS HEADPHONES
model: AF32

USER MANUAL
part of the

series

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Runaway AF32
Stereo Bluetooth
Wireless Headphones

Charging cable
(USB 3.5mm)

Stereo audio cable

(3.5mm 3.5mm)

Carrying pouch

User manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Stereo Bluetooth
Wireless Headphones

RIGHT EAR CUP

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

LED indicator light

Multifunction button ( / )
Previous track button ( )
Next track button ( )
Volume down button ( )
Volume up button ( )
Headphone / charging jack
Microphone

CHARGING
*** You must completely charge the headphone before the first use ***
Connect the USB charging cable to any powered USB port and to the 3.5mm
jack on the right earcup. Make sure it is plugged in fully. Charge time is
typically 2-3 hours.
The red LED light will stay lit while the headphones are charging and will blink
or turn off completely when the headphones are ready for use. A blinking red
LED light indicates a trickle charge mode, whereby the battery is charged
almost fully and the headphones are maintaining their current charge level.
Note: the Runaway cannot be turned on or used while charging.
INDICATOR LIGHT STATE WHEN CHARGING CABLE IS PLUGGED IN:
LIGHT PATTERN

STATUS

NOTES

Solid red light

Battery charging

Allow to charge for 2-3 hours

Blinking red light

Trickle charge

Ready for use

All lights off

Battery full

Ready for use

When the battery is low, the headphones will say Battery low every
60 seconds and the red light will flash three times every three seconds.
Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch will display a
headphone battery indicator when the Runaway is connected.

TURNING ON AND OFF

To turn on, press and hold the Multifunction button for approximately 3
seconds. The headphones will say Power on and the blue LED light will flash.
To turn off, press and hold the Multifunction button for approximately 4
seconds. The headphones will say Power off and the red LED light will flash.

PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES

*** Your headphones must be paired to a Bluetooth device before it can be
used. It is only necessary to pair your headphones once with each device. ***
1) Open the Bluetooth menu on the device you wish to pair (see Locating
the Bluetooth Menu on page 5 for more details). Some devices require
you to select Search for Devices or Add New Device in order to create a
Bluetooth pairing.
2) With the headphones turned off, press and hold the Multifunction button for
approximately 6 seconds until the headphones say Pairing. The red and
blue LED lights will flash in an alternating pattern while the Runaway is in
pairing mode. (Note: The Runaway will enter standby mode if not paired
within 90 seconds.)
3) Wait until you see Air-Fi Runaway on your device screen.
4) Select Air-Fi Runaway on your device and follow any further prompts
to pair. Use 0000 if a pin is required. Once pairing is complete and a
connection is established, the blue LED light will flash several times.

LOCATING THE BLUETOOTH MENU

iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
a) On your device, go to Settings
b) Select Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is not on, turn it on. The iPhone/iPad/iPod will
automatically search for new devices
Android Phones and Tablets
a) On your device, go to the Settings menu
b) Select Bluetooth (on older Android devices Bluetooth is found in the
Wireless & Networks menu). If Bluetooth is not on, turn it on. Select Search
for Devices if your phone or tablet does not automatically search for new
devices
Windows Phone 8 Devices
a) On your device, open the Settings menu
b) Select Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is not on, turn it on. The Windows phone will
automatically search for new devices
Computers, Laptops, and Other Devices
Visit www.meelec.com/bluetooth for pairing, connecting, and setup
information.
If pairing fails after several tries, please refer to your devices user manual for
further information. Visit www.meelec.com/bluetooth for instructional pairing
videos, troubleshooting, and additional Bluetooth connectivity information.

CONNECTING WITH PAIRED DEVICES

Once the Runaway is turned on, it will automatically connect with the last
paired Bluetooth device that is on and within range. If the Runaway is
not connected automatically, tap the multifunction button once to initiate
connection with last paired device. If the headphones still do not connect,
open the Bluetooth menu on your device and select Air-Fi Runaway from the
Bluetooth device list.
On some computers, Bluetooth audio must be enabled manually every time
you connect.

CONTROLS
The Runaway can control media and phone calls from a smartphone or tablet.
1. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
FUNCTION

OPERATION

Increase volume

Press the Volume Up

button

Decrease volume

Press the Volume

Down button

NOTES
When the volume reaches
the minimum or maximum
level the Runaway will
produce a short tone.

Note: Volume can be adjusted only while media is playing or during a phone call.
With most devices, volume adjustments will change the volume of the headphones
independently of the connected device while playing media. Adjust device volume
as needed to further increase or decrease the volume. During a phone call the
headphones will directly control device volume.

2. CONTROLLING PHONE CALLS

STATUS
Incoming call

Call in progress

FUNCTION

OPERATION

Answer call

Press the Multifunction button

Reject call

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds

End call

Press the Multifunction button

Transfer call
between
headphones
and phone*

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds until you hear a tone

Mute /
unmute call

Double press the Multifunction button

to mute; double press again to unmute
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CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
2. CONTROLLING PHONE CALLS (CONTINUED)
STATUS
Call in
progress,
second
ncoming call

One call active,

one on hold

FUNCTION

OPERATION

Answer new
call and put
current call
on hold

Press the Multifunction button

Reject
incoming call

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds until you hear a tone

Switch
active calls

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds until you hear a tone

End current
call and
switch to call
on hold

Press the Multifunction button

*If you answer an incoming call from your phone instead of the headphone, most
phones will activate the phone speaker. Press and hold the Multifunction button for 2
seconds to transfer the call to the headphones.

3. CONTROLLING MEDIA PLAYBACK

STATUS

FUNCTION

OPERATION

No media playing*

Play media

Press the Multifunction button

Media playing

Pause media
playback

Press the Multifunction button

Media playing
or paused

Skip to next track**

Press the Next Track button

Restart track /
previous track**

Press the Previous Track button

*You may need to focus on the media player application by bringing it up on the
screen for initial playback to start.
** Not all media players support this functionality.
Note: If you answer or make a call while listening to media, the media will be paused
until the call has ended.
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CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
4. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY
FUNCTIONALITY

OPERATION

NOTES

Redial last call*

Double press the

Multifunction button
when no call is in
progress

Headphones will say Last

number redial

Activate Siri /
voice command/
voice dialing*

Press and hold the

Multifunction button
for 2 seconds

Headphones will produce

a tone and media will be
paused. Press and hold
Multifunction button for 2
seconds again to cancel.

Battery meter

Press the volume

up or volume down
button when the unit
is in standby mode
(no media playing/
no active phone
calls)

Headphones will provide

approximate battery state as
either Battery high, Battery
medium, or Battery low

*Not all devices support this functionality. For more information, refer to the user
manual for your device.

MULTIPOINT
Multipoint allows two Bluetooth devices to be connected to the Runaway
simultaneously, providing additional flexibility for your multimedia experience.
1. MULTIPOINT PAIRING
To use two Bluetooth devices with the Runaway, first pair them by following
the pairing procedure described in the Pairing with Bluetooth Devices
section on Page 4 for each device and then turn off the headphone. Both
devices will need to be paired before multipoint can be used.
When turned on again, the Runaway will automatically attempt to connect to
the 2 most recently-paired devices, as long as they have Bluetooth enabled
and are within range. If a device that has already been paired does not
connect automatically, select Air-Fi Runaway from the Bluetooth menu of
the device.
If you no longer wish to connect to multiple devices, disable Bluetooth on
the device you do not want connected to the Runaway or remove the Air-Fi
Runaway pairing from the Bluetooth menu of the device.
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MULTIPOINT (CONTINUED)
2. MULTIPOINT FUNCTIONALITY
STATUS

FUNCTION

OPERATION

Media playing
on one device

Play media on
other device

Pause audio playback on the active

device and start audio playback on the
other connected device. It may take up
to 10 seconds for audio to switch

Incoming call

Answer call

Short press the Multifunction button

Reject call

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds

Mute /
unmute call

Double press the Multifunction button

Answer new
call and put
current call
on hold

Press the Multifunction button

Reject
incoming call

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds until you hear a tone

Switch
active calls

Press and hold the Multifunction button

for 2 seconds until you hear a tone

End current
call and
switch to call
on hold

Press the Multifunction button

Call in
progress,
second
incoming call

One call active,

one on hold

Note: Incoming calls will always take precedence over other audio. If two phones are
connected to the Runaway, an incoming call on either phone will trigger an alert and
media playback will be paused if the call is answered. Once the call is terminated, the
Runaway will reactivate the original device and resume playback (with most media
applications).

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USE AS WIRED HEADPHONE

The Runaway can be used as a wired headphone by plugging one end of
the included stereo audio cable into the 3.5mm jack on the Runaway and the
other end into any audio device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
Plugging the audio cable into the headphone will disable Bluetooth
functionality until the cable is unplugged.
Note: the built-in microphone of the Runaway will not work when the
headphones are used in wired mode.

SAFETY AND CARE

When not in use, power the headphones off and store in a cool, dry place.
Battery performance will be severely decreased when stored in extreme
temperatures: below -10C/14F or above 45C/113F including direct
sunlight.
Clean with a soft cloth, damp with diluted soap water solution if necessary.
Never use chemical cleaners.
There are no user replaceable/reparable parts in the headphone.
Disassembling it will void your warranty.
Do not expose the headphones to liquids. If the device comes in contact
with liquids, quickly wipe away. If submersed in water, do not turn the
device on until completely dried. Note: liquid submersion voids the
warranty.
Do not use around flammable gasses as fire or explosion may occur
Replacement parts and accessories are available online at
www.meelec.com

WARNING:
Using headphones at high to moderate volumes for extended periods of
time will result in permanent hearing damage. It is advised you keep volume
levels moderate to low at all times for your safety. Do not use while driving a
car, cycling, operating machinery, or performing other activities that require
hearing surrounding sounds.
It is advised to turn the volume on your device all the way down before
connecting your headphones, then gradually increase the volume until you
reach a comfortable listening level.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Version

4.0

Bluetooth Profiles Supported

A2DP, HSP, HFP, AVRCP

Driver

40 mm dynamic driver

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz

Operating Range

10 m (30 ft)

Music Playback Time

15 hrs

Talk Time

15 hrs

Standby Time

150 hrs

TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit www.meelec.com/bluetooth for additional Bluetooth information
and troubleshooting.

WARRANTY
The Runaway is covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty.
For more information, visit www.meelec.com/warranty.

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NOTES

MEElectronics and its logo are registered trademarks of S2E, Inc. All rights reserved.
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
Windows Phone is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by MEElectronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.

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